Jimmy “Jim” Thompson Jr., 45

Jimmy “Jim” Thompson Jr.

(September 29, 1971 – May 7, 2017)

Myrtle-Jimmy “Jim” Ray Thompson, Jr., 45, died Sunday, May 7, 2017 at his home. He was born September 29, 1971 to Jimmy Ray Thompson, Sr. and Ruby Mae Rines Thompson. He was a Graduate from Ingomar High School and worked at VIP Cinema Seating. He loved being outside and spending time with his family.

Services will be 3:30 Wednesday, May 10, 2017 at United Funeral Service with Bro. Dustin Pounders and Bro. Daniel Smith officiating. Burial will be at Glenfield Memorial Park. United Funeral Service will be in charge of the arrangements.

He is survived by his father; two sons, Justin Ray Thompson and Shawn Bradley Thompson; a sister, Kathryn Whittemore (Fenton) of Rienzi; a brother, Johnny Thompson of New Albany; a niece, Katelyn Whittmore; a nephew, Christian Whittemore; his father and mother-in-law, Charles Michael “Buddy” and Edna Hill Beard; his girlfriend, Julia Martin; and his girlfriend’s children, Savannah Sullivan, Cameron Sullivan, Taylor Martin and Kaitlyn Martin.

He was preceded in death by his wife of eighteen years, Kristie Rena Beard Thompson; his mother; and a brother, Michael Decker.

Visitation will be Tuesday, May 9, 2017 from 4:00 p.m. til 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home and again Wednesday from 1:30 p.m. until service time at the funeral home.